Want a gaming laptop that's got some kick, but not particularly interested in dropping the humungo bucks on one? We can help. In fact, on this auspicious Cyber Monday, we can help twice, because there are actually two very solid choices to pick from.

Now, this is a truly crazy Cyber Monday deal — a super powerful HP gaming laptop is only $880 right now at Best Buy, an amazing $520 off its $1,400 MSRP. The HP Victus comes in quite a few configurations,

With hundreds of gaming laptop deals available to consumers, it can be hard to narrow down some of the best choices in the business without a bit of research. One of the most competitive segments, which also sees a disproportionate number of discounts, is the $1000-1500 gaming laptop niche.